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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.96, 1,023.99 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.96, 1,023.99 and 462.46 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.96 : 1,023.99 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.96/1,023.99 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.96x = 1,023.99 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.96x = 473,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,554.42/741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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